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Why raw spinach can block some iron absorption

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Popeye's favorite vegetable is chemically sabotaging your mineral count. Raw spinach contains extremely high levels of oxalates, which firmly bind to the dietary iron, rendering the entire superfood completely useless for your cellular intake.

Why raw spinach can block some iron absorption
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